College Counseling Fast Facts
150
colleges visit Pennington each year.
4
members of the College Counseling team ensure personal time and attention to each student
100%
acceptance rate
311
AP exams administered; 90% scored 3 or higher
84%
admitted to first or second choice school!
818
applications submitted
6
presentations annually focus on the college admission process
Making the Right Choice
We find the right match for every student.
The college search and application process is a challenging one. Parents, along with the college counselor, are important players in the college selection process; however, it is the student who plays the primary role. A successful college search is almost always the result of a family effort: the student’s working with his or her parents on setting goals, discussing financial needs, making college visits, meeting with their college counselor, and attending college representative visits. The college counselor's role is to listen, provide guidance, and supply information on all aspects of the process, and, most of all, be a “sounding board” for the student in this critical decision.
Finding and selecting the appropriate college for each student is a thoughtful, considered endeavor that begins during the freshman and sophomore years. The Pennington School believes that every graduate should attend the college or university that suits his or her own interests and strengths. To identify the best match, each student's unique personality, achievements, and goals are taken into consideration.
Students from The Pennington School attend some of the most prestigious and selective colleges and universities in the country and abroad (see matriculation lists, below).